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Productivity & Notes
Free open-source kanban board you can self-host
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Kan
The open source alternative to Trello — a flexible kanban app for teams.
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About Kan
Kan is an open-source kanban application that helps teams organise work, track progress and deliver results with simple, visual boards. Cards can be dragged and dropped, workspaces and templates keep boards tidy, and the project can be self-hosted under the AGPL or used through its hosted app. It suits teams that like Trello's simplicity but want an open-source tool they can run and control themselves.
Kan website preview
Live preview of kan.bn via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Kan: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers kanban, boards, trello alternative, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 2092 tools in the Productivity & Notes category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Kan pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | kan.bn |
Kan key facts
- Category: Productivity & Notes
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: kanban, boards, trello alternative, open source
- Official site: kan.bn
Kan FAQ
How much does Kan cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (kan.bn).
What is Kan used for?
The open source alternative to Trello — a flexible kanban app for teams. Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: kanban, boards, trello alternative, open source.
Where can I try Kan?
On its official site, kan.bn — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Kan vs alternatives
| Kan | Planka | Wekan | Focalboard | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | kanban, boards, trello alternative, open source | kanban, open source, self hosted, boards | kanban, open source, self hosted, boards | boards, open source, projects, self hosted |
| Official site | kan.bn | planka.app | wekan.github.io | focalboard.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Productivity & Notes category
Notes, tasks, and project tools that keep you organized and focused. The Productivity & Notes category on Tools Hub currently lists 2092 tools. Alongside Kan, it includes OpenHabitTracker, Tellor, Vikunja, Request Tracker.
Alternatives to Kan
Tools in the same Productivity & Notes category that share focus areas with Kan — worth comparing before you commit:
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Open-source kanban with many platform options
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Open-source boards for projects and tasks
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Free and open source Kanban project management software.
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Open-source Trello alternative with extra apps
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Open-source agile project management for teams
More in Productivity & Notes
Comparing tools in the Productivity & Notes category? These related listings are worth a look: OpenHabitTracker — A free, open source habit tracker — take notes, plan tasks, track habits; Tellor — A minimalist single-user kanban todo app with a clean, compact UI; Vikunja — The task manager you actually own — open-source, self-hosted or cloud.
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A free, open source habit tracker — take notes, plan tasks, track habits.
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A minimalist single-user kanban todo app with a clean, compact UI.
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The task manager you actually own — open-source, self-hosted or cloud.
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An enterprise-grade, open source issue tracking system built for teams.
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Automatically track how you spend time on your devices, privately and free.
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Tag your time, get the insight — an open source time tracker.